Pruning is rarely pleasant. It often makes things look worse before they get better. Outside my home in Thailand, flowering shrubs line the walkway. Every few months, I trim them back—even the branches still blooming. It feels counterintuitive, but it’s essential for their health and future growth. The same principle applies to disciple-making. If we … The post Pruning for Fruitfulness: A Hard but Necessary Step in Disciple Making appeared first on Dare to Multiply - Previously DMMs Fro...| Dare to Multiply – Previously DMMs Frontier Missions
I grew up in Minneapolis, a city known for its beautiful lakes. On sunny days, we’d rent kayaks and paddle across the water. One thing I quickly learned: if I didn’t keep my eyes fixed on the shore, I’d end up paddling around in circles without ever reaching my destination. Disciple-making movement (DMM) efforts can … The post Disciple-Making Without Drift: The Power of Tracking Progress appeared first on Dare to Multiply - Previously DMMs Frontier Missions.| Dare to Multiply – Previously DMMs Frontier Missions
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Urban slum communities are often ethnically and religiously diverse, united by poverty, but divided by deep cultural and social barriers. For those pursuing Disciple Making Movements (DMMs), this complexity presents both challenges and opportunities. DMMs grow through natural relationship networks—friends, family, and neighbors. We call these networks our oikos. These networks often follow ethnic or, … The post Disciple-making in Urban Slums: Navigating Ethnic and Cultural Complexity appe...| Dare to Multiply – Previously DMMs Frontier Missions
Disciple Making Movements grow quickly—sometimes too quickly. While rapid multiplication is exciting and necessary because millions remain lost without Christ, this growth must be healthy, sustainable, and rooted in strong discipleship. Why Rapid Growth Matters Our world is hurting—both spiritually and physically. The faster we reach lost souls with the Gospel, the more we reflect … The post Avoiding Shallow Growth in Rapidly Expanding Gospel Movements appeared first on Dare to Multiply...| Dare to Multiply – Previously DMMs Frontier Missions
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You don’t need a seminary degree or a movement of 10,000 believers to train others. You just need to be one step ahead of those you train. The post Practitioner First: Why Doing Matters More Than Expertise in Disciple-making appeared first on Dare to Multiply - Previously DMMs Frontier Missions.| Dare to Multiply – Previously DMMs Frontier Missions
Microchurches are not just a passing trend—they’re a growing and sustainable movement that is changing the way we think about church.| outreachmagazine.com
Three years ago, my inbox exploded with church planting visions from places as diverse as a bustling city in Pakistan and remote villages in East...| Calvary Chapel
In the ever-evolving landscape of American Christianity, a significant paradigm shift has been underway in recent years. Church revitalization has emerged as the new face of church planting. This transformation is driven by a complex interplay of factors, including shifting demographics, resource constraints, and a deeper appreciation for the untapped potential within existing congregations. In this […] The post Demographics Prove Church Revitalization is Necessary appeared first on Church...| Church Growth Magazine
Christian Leadership Depends on Calling ⎯ and Competency Let’s find a path to raise up non-traditional leaders to be church planters and pastors. Together, we can grow churches and see people unite for the cause of Christ. | Ed Stetzer Building and growing a church depends on competency, not certification. Here’s why. The desire to […] The post Why Lay People Can (and Should) Plant Churches appeared first on Church Growth Magazine.| Church Growth Magazine
You think of how many church plants, unfortunately, often happen today. Maybe they happen just down the street of another church that agrees with them entirely in their theology. And you think, wel…| Via Emmaus